So many people shy away from presentations. The thought of getting up in front of a crowd is nerve-wracking. It makes them feel exposed, subject to scrutiny, and afraid to fail. I’ve been in front of audiences many times and still get nervous, though with...
I’m lying on a yoga mat, attempting to extend my right knee across my left leg while simultaneously keeping my right shoulder planted on the floor. Breathing through this twist will apparently relieve stress, improve circulation and free my mind of unwanted...
Another trip around the sun. Another year under our belts (and, if you’re like me, that belt is a wee bit tighter after the holiday season…) And another opportunity to make resolutions for Jan. 1 that we’ll likely break by Jan. 9th… (Why do we...
An amazing thing happened just moments before I stepped onto the conference stage… I did a final wardrobe check — necklace not brushing against the microphone, belt straight and secure, back of dress not errantly flapping upwards and exposing my behind...
Sometimes it takes an eye-opening experience to fully awaken what we need most. For Sharon Forstner, that moment came when she fell asleep at the wheel and barely missed driving into a concrete barrier. She had spent a career caring for others. It was time to start...
